Scene Point Blank is happy to work with our friends at Deranged Records to offer an exclusive stream of the compilation LP No Sun No Tan from Neighborhood Brats.
The LP is a combination of the band's first three releases: Neighborhood Brats EP, We Own the Night 7", Ocean Beach Party 7", and two unreleased studio tracks. Visit the Deranged website for info on how to purchase.
Neighborhood Brats play punk as you’d expect it to sound – regardless of year or era. It’s angry, aggressive and timeless. A review doesn’t require hyphens and subcategories. But while they’re easy to pin into a genre, they remain full of surprises, which is exceedingly rare. For every political lyric, fist punch in the air and shout-along moment, there’s a … Read more
I’ve always liked Neighborhood Brats, but I don’t remember the band having so much variation in sound. Over 11 songs, this record maintains their melodic and forward-moving punk but with ominous foreboding organ, and even banging piano at times. While this growth stands out, it also doesn’t change who the band is. These details add depth, not a change of … Read more
It was such a disappointment to see Neighborhood Brats go on hiatus in 2015. I really enjoyed all their output to that point (a couple of EP’s and one full length). Luckily for me the band see the error of their ways and decided to start anew. With a new drummer and bass-player that is. That has not influenced the … Read more
Scott Wilkinson SPB: Who's your dream interviewee? Wilkinson: Well that's a tough question, years ago it would have been George Harrison but due to unforeseen circumstances that can't be arranged (unless you have some pull Loren). I think now it would be Peter Gabriel. My main interest in him would … Read more
Spyros Stasis SPB: (How) Has work in sound engineering affected your music tastes and/or reviewing? Spyros Stasis: It has not affected so much my outlook on the quality of the production, so it does not mean that when I cannot listen to the old Darkthrone albums anymore. I still consider … Read more
Andy SPB: How much does the music you listen to shape you as a person - is it difficult to separate yourself from the music, or is it who you are, etc. Andy: My taste in music has evolved and expanded greatly over time, and to some extent, I am … Read more
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